Liverpool news: FSG sack backroom staff and coach as Steven Gerrard 'in line for new job'
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Arne Slot's side now sit in fourth place with four games remaining.The Reds had seemed set to face an uphill battle to qualify for UEFA's premier competition, but three consecutive wins have them almost guaranteed to finish inside the top five.Against Palace, a team that has already beaten Liverpool twice this season, Alexander Isak opened the scoring before Andy Robertson doubled the advantage ahead of his summer departure. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher identifies major problem with Alexander Isak that no one has talked aboutREAD MORE: Liverpool sent clear Michael Olise transfer message by Bayern Munich chiefFSG sack staffFSG have chosen to make a change with the Boston Red Sox, the baseball team they own, and have relieved team manager Alex Cora of his duties.
This comes after a poor start to the season, during which the team have only mustered 10 wins whilst being beaten 17 times.In a statement, FSG chief and Liverpool FC principal owner John Henry said: "Alex Cora led this organisation to one of the greatest seasons in Red Sox history in 2018, and for that, and the many years that followed, he will always have our deepest gratitude."He has had a lasting impact on this team and on this city. These decisions are never easy, but this one is especially difficult given what Alex has meant to the Red Sox since the day he arrived."I want to thank Alex, our coaches, and their families for everything they have given to this organisation.
With the Egyptian set to leave the club at the season's end, there is now a worry that he has played his last game for Liverpool.Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan has seemingly confirmed this. He told Reuters: "He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment."Manager Slot admitted to Match of the Day after the Palace win: "It's too early to say but we all know Mo and how hard it is for him to leave the pitch.